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Agenda 11/12/2024 Item #16B 3 (Resolution - A Resolution authorizing the Public Transportation Grant Atreement w/the Florida Department of Transportation ) (2)11/12/2024 Item # 16.B.3 ID# 2024-1533 Executive Summary Recommendation to approve a Resolution authorizing the Chairman to execute a Public Transportation Grant Agreement (PTGA) with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) FPN# 452749-1-84-03 in the amount of $491,530 providing for State funding for eligible Collier County fixed-route transit administrative, management, and operational expenses on the US 41 corridor, and approve the necessary Budget Amendment. (CAT Grant Fund 4031) OBJECTIVE: To provide efficient, safe, and timely public transportation for the residents of Collier County. CONSIDERATIONS: State funding is made available each year through a process administered by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) under the Transit Corridor Development Program. Transit Corridor funds are discretionary and are distributed based on documented need. The PTGA will provide funding for eligible administrative, management, and operational expenses on the US41 Corridor incurred as a result of Collier County providing fixed-route transportation services. The state has made $491,530 available through FPN# 452749-1-84-03 until December 31, 2026. This grant is fully funded and does not require a matching contribution. The funds will be used to cover existing operating costs. This item is consistent with the Collier County strategic plan objective to design and maintain an effective transportation system to reduce traffic congestion and improve the mobility of our residents and visitors. Additionally, the item is consistent with the objective to support accessing health, wellness, and human services. FISCAL IMPACT: A Budget Amendment is required to recognize grant funding in the amount of $491,530 in the Collier Area Transit (CAT) Grant Fund (4031) Project No. 33925. There is no match requirement for the grant. GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: This item is consistent with the Transportation Element Objectives 10 and 12 of the Growth Management Plan. LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed by the County Attorney, is approved as to form and legality and requires majority vote for approval. -JAK RECOMMENDATIONS: To approve a Resolution authorizing the Chairman to execute the Public Transportation Grant Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation in the amount of $491,530 to provide funding for eligible Collier County fixed-route transit administrative, management, and operational expenses; and authorize the necessary Budget Amendment. PREPARED BY: Omar De Leon, Transit Manager, PTNE Division ATTACHMENTS: 1. Public Transit Grant Agreement 45279-1-84-03 (CAO) 2. Resolution - Public Transit Grant Agreement 45279-1-84-03 3. Budget Amendment for FUND 4031 (33925) Transit Corridor Page 1415 of 5419 Page 1416 of 5419 Page 1417 of 5419 Page 1418 of 5419 Page 1419 of 5419 Page 1420 of 5419 Page 1421 of 5419 Page 1422 of 5419 Page 1423 of 5419 Page 1424 of 5419 Page 1425 of 5419 Page 1426 of 5419 Page 1427 of 5419 Page 1428 of 5419 Page 1429 of 5419 Page 1430 of 5419 Page 1431 of 5419 Page 1432 of 5419 Page 1433 of 5419 Page 1434 of 5419 Page 1435 of 5419 Page 1436 of 5419 Page 1437 of 5419 Page 1438 of 5419 Page 1439 of 5419 Page 1440 of 5419 Page 1441 of 5419